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Depends massively between EU states. Some it's relatively easy [edit: to operate as a "taxi" in a general sense, rather than the legal term], such as in the UK
by gsnedders 9y ago
Depends massively between EU states.
Some it's relatively easy [edit: to operate as a "taxi" in a general sense, rather than the legal term], such as in the UK (pass a prolonged driving test, have commercial insurance, review of any criminal record as to whether they pose a threat to the public, though there's some variety between councils who are the licensing body especially when it comes to vehicles and equipment), others it's as bad (and expensive) as I understand many US cities to be like.
- collyw 9y agoDepends on the taxi service as well. Black cabs in London have a fairly tough test (the knowledge) to go through and only those can be hailed from the roadside.
- celticninja 9y agoAlthough it is not entirely that easy in the UK, if you want to be a London black can driver then it is very difficult, as well as what you already mentioned there is also "the knowledge" exam that must be passed. Which is quite possibly one of the toughest assignments I have ever witnessed.
- gsnedders 9y agoWell, I was really referring to private hires here, given Uber Britannia operate as a private hire company, and private hires don't have any such requirement anywhere in the UK. Another difference taxis tend to have specific whitelisted vehicles (hence the iconic image of a black hackney cab), whereas private hires generally just need to meet some list of requirements (typically something along the lines of having at least four doors, seating at least four, etc.).